tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37810279483459940472012-02-16T14:45:12.131+08:00Susanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04444410386806131117noreply@blogger.comBlogger6021100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3781027948345994047.post-18912259967422228972011-08-09T22:44:00.006+08:002011-08-09T22:57:36.827+08:00

I think I greatly overestimated my arm strength. Either that or it’s just impossible to be done. How do ‘ya whisk ‘em eggs into fluffy and stand consistency for sponge cake anyway? The house ran out of snacks and I was thinking of baking something simple such as butter cake for Samuel’s tea the other day. But then of course, what are the chances that I’ve already soften the butter beforehand?

Susanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04444410386806131117noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3781027948345994047.post-35229082666179079662011-08-05T15:30:00.004+08:002011-08-05T15:43:42.926+08:00

I don’t know if I’m the minority but I would advise myself against indulging in costly and branded brassiere. At least not again for another long while after this hunt. Of the 3 that I've bought, I truly only love one.My fault actually, I should not have rushed into buying them. After putting ‘em on, I should have loiter longer in the shop to assess my lung breath-ability.Of course when I try ‘em

Susanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04444410386806131117noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3781027948345994047.post-89281603142976979692011-07-31T11:58:00.005+08:002011-07-31T12:14:18.211+08:00

Remember last time we use to say….Well…. Lets just save some money on food todayand take bread and water for lunch or dinner?‘Ya still think it’s true?I mean saving money by eating bread?I wish I’m wrong but ain’t it seems that bread today is ridiculously priced?We are not talking about high end confectioneries from high end bakery. We are talking about kopitiam butter and sugar toast.We have

Susanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04444410386806131117noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3781027948345994047.post-69770049963199450972011-07-29T12:21:00.004+08:002011-07-29T12:27:56.721+08:00

The last time we went to the cinema, I gotta bring a U shape pillow to support my back. Yup, I’m pushing it but couldn’t let our boy down ‘ya see. We promise to bring him to watch Transformers 3 the Movie - DoTM……Ok, ok…. It was for me too. I hate to miss it :p.And I thought that would be my last movie stint for a while. Until Harry Potter …. the final installment (lost count of the # as not

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I’ve been trying to stay away from caffeine for a few months now… well, I tried.I still indulge in tea and occasionally decaf and kopitiam coffee ……But those creamy and dark and rich and smoky and caffeine loaded coffee?Yesterday marked my first in many-many months.I’ve not forgotten what coffee taste like. I‘m not a coffee fanatic, not even close to a lover, yet when I took the first sip I could

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Perhaps it’s the selling or perhaps it’s just good timing, we notice that of recent, more and more musical events are collaborating with the Penang Georgetown Festival.Charity events and concert that are previously held later in the year are brought forward to July in conjunction with the festival. Which not to say it’s a bad thing, the more the merrier! It’s just that, we find some of these

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I couldn’t remember what my weight was when I was carrying Samuel at this stage, but I would think that my weight gain this round is more or less the same.I’m at a healthy 53.3 kg now, a very fitting number I’ll say!I’m pretty sure my old age has something to do with it and could probably blame my whole recent forgetfulness on it,but I would like to think that my slackness is caused by my lack of

Susanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04444410386806131117noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3781027948345994047.post-35392113767463543272011-06-30T12:47:00.003+08:002011-07-01T08:58:19.935+08:00

Since the Oven Roasted Vegetables dish is such a hit; back by popular demand, I’m proud to present the new additionOven Roasted Mushroom This is a pre- roast shot btw.The baked mushroom is wiped clean before I remember to snap a photoI use the fresh Shitake mushroom which in my opinion might not be the best choice though some recipes recommend it.I find it too milky for my liking. Too watery,

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Some time ago, I’ve blogged about how much I love driving. In love with the driving, not the automobile :pI ain’t no car loverWhen I let go of my Kancil a few years ago, the main reason was to get a bigger carriage. I was not thinking much about what type of car I should be getting. I was thinking about what type of car I could get.Affordable type that is!I’ve been and still very contented with

Susanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04444410386806131117noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3781027948345994047.post-45349273349734583812011-06-19T00:23:00.003+08:002011-06-19T00:32:53.401+08:00

Tempted by how simple it was to bake the Apple Crumble baking last time, I tried my hand on Apple Pie the other day.I’m still far from having perfect baking fingers but improving I think. The apple pie turns out great. I would prefer a sweeter and more caramelized filling but my faithful critics said the they're OK. The pie is nice as it is.I made the pie crust myself, not the frozen store bought

Susanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04444410386806131117noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3781027948345994047.post-77983218965889570462011-06-17T23:28:00.001+08:002011-06-17T23:30:04.157+08:00

I had a situation just now.Except that it was not an actual situation.But then it was.Cost me some white hair figuring it out!I guess I was just caught in the moment…..Thinking back, I realized how just silly it was. Why look for answers beyond the moon when it might just be right under your nose?Geez….Lets use analogy here to protect the innocent, shall we?Lets say, there’s this gizmo that

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When I first got my mobile phone years ago (which was not too long ago as I’m from that generation who only got their first bulky mobile phone when they started working), all I was looking for is a phone that is mobile that can make and receive calls.Years after, when I changed my second and third and …actually I’m not too sure if I’ve changed my forth…., I still look for one with the same

Susanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04444410386806131117noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3781027948345994047.post-19963029264900808702011-06-01T17:35:00.002+08:002011-06-01T17:41:59.868+08:00

Once upon a time ago …. If it sounds old, it is. ‘Cos it was really really long since I last rode a motorbike. Even longer when I first got my bike license.But lets reminisce that another day, shall we?Nowadays I drive around in four wheels (as in car, not jeep :p) ... as secure as it gets as opposed to then when ain’t no steel wraps my skin.I had my fair share of (minor) accidents during my time

Susanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04444410386806131117noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3781027948345994047.post-58538370248842956342011-05-24T15:09:00.003+08:002011-05-24T15:19:39.391+08:00

I first tried the part-time cleaner service years ago when I was too bogged down with house work. It stopped abruptly after a few sessions, I couldn’t recall why but I think it’s a combination of; Cost vs. effortThere were only 2 of us stayed in our condo unit then. Our place was not filthy enough to warrant an additional RM 40 spending weekly. ConvenienceI gotta be around to supervise the

Susanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04444410386806131117noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3781027948345994047.post-87059490153960824392011-05-16T12:55:00.004+08:002011-05-16T13:06:34.969+08:00

When I cook at home, I tend to bend towards vegetable dishes. Reason being that, we take awful lot of meat outside and awfully little vegetables.Un-appetizing preparation of ‘em vege has something to do with it.Another reason would be the selections of the vege. The reason might be obvious but why oh why ‘em blemished vegetables have to be used? Couldn’t ‘em be picked out and thrown away?Samuel

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And I thought it might be another decade and a half before I’d go for 3D again.I’m not sure why and I’m sure Thor is screening in other 2D theatres somewhere but the cinema that we frequent only has it in 3D.Milking ‘em shows for all their worth eh?The thing is the show is not even pretty in 3D.The colors and graphics are hardly impressive.We couldn’t even see the depth between the fore and

Susanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04444410386806131117noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3781027948345994047.post-67094344774757885712011-05-09T15:28:00.002+08:002011-05-09T15:31:08.772+08:00

It wasn’t until Hubby pointed out the obvious that we realized we could actually rot in front of the TV.Hubby was feeling all weak last week due to fever. Sleeping could only filled up so much of his rest days, so he joined me on the couch doing what I do most of my days…… watching TV.:OWe were on a Friends marathon, racing to cover 10 seasons (yup, we had the complete DVD set).We watched one

Susanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04444410386806131117noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3781027948345994047.post-24784857780251488152011-04-25T15:22:00.002+08:002011-04-25T15:25:40.608+08:00

OK, I’m a bit slow. Apparently not too trendy too…. new age wise. Not fashion wise.Although I can’t claim I am trendy from that aspect too but ….. that’s another story for another day.Yes, the whole nation is moving to the 1-something-era (or debating about it) and I’m just starting on the e-something-era.I had wanted file my tax online since it was first introduced a few years back but somehow

Susanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04444410386806131117noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3781027948345994047.post-5937203692347912682011-04-19T15:05:00.003+08:002011-04-19T15:10:33.514+08:00

Some old gems from the bottom of my closet ….They are not designed to accentuate nor conceal the mid, thus will pull a little as my belly grows.I always find mullet minis, especially those super minis with business-in-the-front deliberately opened up super high, unflattering. So I guess in a few weeks to come, I will find myself awkwardly shying away from these babydolls too.This is not a very

Susanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04444410386806131117noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3781027948345994047.post-47157543432700687042011-04-15T11:57:00.004+08:002011-04-15T12:04:47.769+08:00

When I lost my appetite weeks back and more importantly lost some crucial weight, the doctor recommended some food supplement. I could hardly down any solid then; least raw food. So naturally, this natural food was left untouched for many-many weeks. Now that I’ve regained some pink, Hubby thinks it’s high time we unfreeze this supplement. Well the thing is I still don’t think I can …. nor in

Susanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04444410386806131117noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3781027948345994047.post-4763694397537475662011-04-10T23:22:00.001+08:002011-04-11T15:43:35.678+08:00

It was around the same time last year that I had a glitch with my weblog. I attribute that to my itchy fingers on upgrading my IE. Since then…. actually not so true….. I’ve always been cautious on upgrading, installing or re-installing anything. I rather stick with an old machine with apps that work than an advance gizmo with apps that I do not need. So, the last I did anything major to my ‘ol

Susanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04444410386806131117noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3781027948345994047.post-79687019585074094032011-04-01T11:04:00.000+08:002011-04-02T11:15:24.969+08:00

I don’t have baking fingers. Every time I attempt to bake confectioneries; be it cakes or cookies, a ‘lil something will be missing. They are all edible still and could be even considered good per se. But I always feel that they lack a ‘lil kick. The 2 main reasons I attribute my 'failure' to (and how convenient that I don’t think my lack of skills have anything to do with it :p) are absence of a

Susanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04444410386806131117noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3781027948345994047.post-43288670534121847712011-03-30T13:10:00.003+08:002011-03-30T13:21:50.850+08:00

2 years ago, we nudged ourselves. Last year, we went for a dinner in the Nature. This year, we almost forgot about it. It was drizzling last Saturday and normally we eat out on Saturday night. So there we were, Samuel, Hubby and I in a brightly lit shopping mall wandering toward Kim Gary. The long queue by the entrance deterred us though, so we detoured to Starbucks in Borders. We found ourselves

Susanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04444410386806131117noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3781027948345994047.post-60409553502421663552011-03-24T12:27:00.003+08:002011-03-24T12:42:48.795+08:00

EcstaticCool Casual

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Looks funny eh?Perhaps that’s what enticed Samuel in the first place. He tried this on when we went shopping a few months ago and assured Mommy then that this is a pair of shoes that Mommy would want to try on too.Sure enough, the sandals are very comfy. The soles are made of super light material and the funny shape….errrr funnily provides very good support for the feet.I did not get them then; I

Susanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04444410386806131117noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3781027948345994047.post-12349544636366665392011-03-10T23:50:00.000+08:002011-03-16T14:54:05.611+08:00

I was sold when I first tried 32 Mansion Piquant Salad years ago.Years after, I am still a fan.The salad itself is actually basic with mixture of crisp lettuce, tomato, cucumber and lotus root. It’s the lemongrass vinaigrette dressing that I can’t stop salivating about.Last week I finally bought some when we dined there. They have the dressing specially bottled and are on-sale in-house. We

Susanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04444410386806131117noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3781027948345994047.post-855713536296480322011-03-04T11:00:00.001+08:002011-03-06T14:02:45.349+08:00

I recall that last year I reflected my year 2009 happenings while sipping my coffee away.While sipping my morning tea again this morning, it struck me that I have not jot any wonderful thoughts down on the wonderful 2010 just passedThe year has been indeed errr….wonderful but I couldn’t pin point any one particular event that’s more so than the other.Every happening had been great.On top of our

Susanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04444410386806131117noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3781027948345994047.post-26998807602809285842011-02-25T11:10:00.003+08:002011-02-25T11:18:51.014+08:00

My motion sickness condition is getting worst. Not only I get sick travelling in commercial fleet, I will get sick travelling in mock fleet…. as in, ‘ya know, thrill rides : OI used to be able to travel fairly well during my younger years. I guess my activeness then helps and I do more work-out then. Another obvious reason would be because… errr…. I was younger ….’nuff said!Now, my biological

Susanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04444410386806131117noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3781027948345994047.post-55258119943065281042011-02-16T14:37:00.001+08:002011-02-16T14:40:47.702+08:00

A print fairly easy to pull off during Spring Festival.The loud bright orange and shoulder bow make it perfect for the Chinese New Year season.Though the sash and the super mini hem may only work then :pBut then again, can always lose the sash and match it with leggings.A trick that works any time.

Susanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04444410386806131117noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3781027948345994047.post-22387734469899336352011-02-15T13:54:00.000+08:002011-02-16T14:37:18.632+08:00

Sis aren’t going to let it rest, eh?Eons or not ago, this silly tale is still making its round at our dining table. Sis teased me again during our Chinese New Year lunch just past. Not missing any chance to brag on how she did not harvest the wrong type of spring onion : )But in my defence, it ain’t no easy task… ‘Ya see, they look alike from afarAnd ‘ya see,Spring onions grow in blubs and easy

Susanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04444410386806131117noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3781027948345994047.post-11543112149567827822010-12-25T01:13:00.000+08:002010-12-25T01:14:12.365+08:00

Merry Christmas&Happy New Year

Susanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04444410386806131117noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3781027948345994047.post-90364497872079419682010-12-22T23:37:00.002+08:002010-12-22T23:40:24.795+08:00

Big Sis and Small bro made the tang yuan this year;from kneadingto shapingand to cooking ‘em to perfection.Small bro bought some ready made rice balls from the store too….for just-in-case case Their version wins hands down!

Susanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04444410386806131117noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3781027948345994047.post-89164341385133371122010-12-22T16:45:00.006+08:002010-12-22T16:52:00.091+08:00

How long does your high heels last?What’s your heels common first minor wear and tear?When your high heels is broken, will ‘ya throw ‘em away or repair ‘em?What if only the rubber tip of your heels is worn out?Will ‘ya still just throw it away?I won’t.For me, my heels’ rubber tips are normally the first to be worn-off. Perhaps it’s just the quality of the shoes that I purchase or perhaps it’s

Susanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04444410386806131117noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3781027948345994047.post-19963671811883711402010-12-17T11:58:00.005+08:002010-12-17T14:38:22.645+08:00

If I have the luxury of space, I always like to pack my vacation wardrobe ready for a go-anywhere situation……Errr…. actually, I will find the space and I dare to bet on my imaginary 99 pair of shoes that most gals will to.I don’t wanna be stuck in a situation with nothing to wearor fine-dine in knickers and flip-flopor force to buy an overpriced outfit that I might never have the chance to wear

Susanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04444410386806131117noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3781027948345994047.post-3308261927653024252010-12-12T21:39:00.003+08:002010-12-12T21:49:46.364+08:00

Or Ang Chiew Mee Suah.I’ve never really try this before save for a spoonful or two I scooped from my sister’s bowl out of curiosity.So when Big Sis got a bottle of original Sitiawan Ang Chiew together with the Mee Suah, I hesitated for a while if I should cook it for our weekly dinner. I don’t wanna ruin everyone’s appetite but then I thought to myself, how hard could it be?If I could cook up a

Susanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04444410386806131117noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3781027948345994047.post-33044586043965943682010-12-08T15:21:00.004+08:002010-12-08T15:50:05.116+08:00

I made up an excuse for myself to sew a bag last month when my favorite everyday bag’s puller began to annoy me.But really, does a gal need a reason for a new bag? :pThe part where the zipper puller broke was true though. Every time I try to close the zip, I risk getting my finger-nail caught in-between. The puller valve needs to be pressed hard in-order to release the trap. Dang ‘em security

Susanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04444410386806131117noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3781027948345994047.post-20334997905853159502010-12-06T16:13:00.005+08:002010-12-06T16:22:52.697+08:00

It was slightly less than 2 years ago that we experienced this mini-explosion at home. Barely 2 years later as expected, the remaining blew-up too.This is what has been keeping us busy … and driving us crazy if we may add, for more than 2 weeks.First, is the quest to get a contractor for the repair job. It’s either our luck or it’s the year-end rush; we find it extremely difficult to find a

Susanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04444410386806131117noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3781027948345994047.post-24618269402229528782010-12-01T15:22:00.002+08:002010-12-04T21:45:25.838+08:00

I notice a trend.I have 2 faces; a writing-me and a talking-me.I speak differently in real person.for e.g.If ‘ya ask me at my face;How’s the sales gal just now?I’ll say,She’s a bit rude.I’m a bit p*ssed by the way she treated us.But if I were to put it into words in the form of blogging, I’ll writeWhat’s her problem?We are not wearing Channel and 5 inches make-up and have perfect manicure?Is it

Susanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04444410386806131117noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3781027948345994047.post-37274735544601081862010-11-26T15:26:00.003+08:002010-11-26T15:35:33.076+08:00

Not that that’s not something I want to hear from a total stranger, I just don’t want to hear it strangely. Furthermore, I rarely participate in draw competitions.If I hear it from the organizer of a competition that I’ve enrolled myself in, then that’s another story.I’ve been around long enough to spot a fake but I couldn’t say the same decades ago. I have not been scammed in such before but I

Susanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04444410386806131117noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3781027948345994047.post-46827738165761039512010-11-23T13:54:00.003+08:002010-11-23T13:57:35.973+08:00

It gets old pretty fast and I probably have mentioned it a gazillion times before but hey, I come from a kampong in a small civilized town.I don’t think I’m exaggerating if I say the health care can cost you 9 lives there a few decades ago. It’s especially true for us; not easy to gain access to advance health care back then.It’s not an odd sight and we’ve fought through countless time,The utmost

Susanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04444410386806131117noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3781027948345994047.post-13602983632021863992010-11-17T18:13:00.001+08:002010-11-17T18:15:51.832+08:00

I’m so behind in my blogging.I actually cooked this a few weeks ago. Braised Preserved Radish with Meat.Then, a pinch is good for a full bowl of porridge….

Susanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04444410386806131117noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3781027948345994047.post-37375557193168071932010-11-13T17:59:00.007+08:002010-11-15T10:28:47.024+08:00

Nowadays, I only sew bags when I needed one. The bags craze has come and gone, I’ve run out of people to gift ‘em away :pNay……. A gal could never have enough bags. I can sew thousands and still have demands for it : )I’m actually sitting on a more ambitious project on dwelling into something errr…. more ambitious. But now is not the right time for it yet.I’m busy with other less important stuff :

Susanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04444410386806131117noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3781027948345994047.post-88342426306565776862010-11-10T12:07:00.003+08:002010-12-13T14:52:52.740+08:00

2 months ago, I finally succumbed and made my first online purchase on clothes.I’m not a believer. I rarely do online shopping mainly for 1 reason; I cannot see the actual product.I don’t shop dresses online for the same reason; I cannot try them on.But then, one shouldn’t be skeptic unless ya’ have experience it first hand. We are not talking about attempting to jump out of a roof here.It’s

Susanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04444410386806131117noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3781027948345994047.post-8853637772939781642010-11-05T00:01:00.000+08:002010-11-05T00:02:48.369+08:00

Now, that’s a route I seldom take when it comes to office attire. I don’t do jeans to work anymore, long story but anymore is the key word here. I used too, albeit rarely.Of course there still will be days when I really feel like a laid-back piece.So how?My solution will be to pair it with a more formal piece. The result then will be a somewhere in-between chic and laid back look.Like thisI got

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The name says it all.‘Ya just need potatoes, parsley, butter and may be a pinch of salt to make this.A perfect side dish to complement my yet-to-perfect risottos.

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A perfectly good one too for a whole weekend!Hubby booked us a table at the Hard Rock for my birthday dinner last week. The reservation was made for 8.30pm.So we thought we were good by leaving the house at 7.30pm. Turn-out that we were not even close.We were caught in a massive jam and still have about 2/3 the distance to go when it was already well past 8. Samuel dozed off at the back-seat too.

Susanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04444410386806131117noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3781027948345994047.post-45427997074455676712010-11-01T23:09:00.000+08:002010-11-02T17:20:55.693+08:00

A tad more than a few weeks ago, I was at another big crossroad decision regarding my car. Not as big as this but huge nevertheless.It was that 5 years pinch. Hubby decided to change his Matrix. Which is 2 months older than my car but looks newer and 'better' in every aspect. It’s a full spec automatic 1.6Kcc car while mine is a manual 1.3K cc c/w only basic accessories car.My car is used for all

Susanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04444410386806131117noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3781027948345994047.post-11194528494084913952010-10-30T15:46:00.004+08:002010-10-30T16:34:34.349+08:00

A song treat from my avid fan

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This couldn’t be good for my waist line.Baked at an hour to midnightThis is not my first piece, not the last either

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I don’t have the chance to sit down and blog about my winter wear in Australia yet, or the common attire I normally plan for trips abroad.Well, that will have to wait still. Let’s talk about something brief and something pretty. I got this from Australia. Turtle cowl-ish neck mini. The fabric made is a mixture of acrylic and small part of wool making it very warmth and non poke-yI would think

Susanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04444410386806131117noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3781027948345994047.post-42414777357500857442010-10-16T06:46:00.003+08:002010-10-16T06:55:20.986+08:00

Presenting to you the lasts of the hats, at least until next season… The Thanksgiving Hat The design is chosen mainly due to the felts availability on which color is enough to make a big hat. I find the almost perfect! If only the felts are harder.Perhaps I should learn the stiffening techniques. May be next time.Next is another Garden Party Hat. All of us agree that this is one of the cuter one

Susanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04444410386806131117noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3781027948345994047.post-41387899197439896842010-10-13T14:23:00.005+08:002010-10-14T01:45:05.923+08:00

Taking advantage of Mom’s availability when Mom came to visit last month, I embarked a bold project to sew a more extravagant (as in beyond my skill) costume for Samuel for his school party.At that point of time, we thought the theme would be a Masquerade Costume Party, thus decided on a Crusader Costume.It was a fun project; Mom did all the hard sweating work while I was put in charge of coffee

Susanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04444410386806131117noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3781027948345994047.post-65384060643342916122010-10-13T00:01:00.002+08:002010-10-13T00:04:15.920+08:00

After my first facial almost 3 years ago, I went back for perhaps another 2 more sessions before stopping completely.The main reason is because of time constraint. A close second is because of the cost. Had I not get a big fat discount from that beauty parlor owner ex-uni mate of mine, this may as well be the only reason why I don’t go for facial treatment.Well, after the long hiatus, I went for

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It was only half way through my sewing that I remember to take photos of my work. Still, better than none. Here’s the step by step guide on how to make a Tricorne Hat Main material used; Black Felt and Matching ribbon Cut a long rectangle piece; the length corresponds to the head circumference and the width corresponds to the hat depth.Sew both ends to form an open cylinder Cut a circle; size to

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I refuse to think that I have time management nuts nor I get my priority wrong, but I seem to be busy all the time lately and always have something pending on hand.But then again, lots of my fixes have something to do with my hobbies.Another project completed in the jiffy. The Party Hat.I did not take step by step pictures how to make the hat, may be next time. The hat is made of felt. I use the

Susanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04444410386806131117noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3781027948345994047.post-80052751934018131862010-10-07T11:56:00.004+08:002010-10-07T12:03:27.167+08:00

Excuse me for my ignorance as I hardly buy shoes that cost neither over RM200 nor towering high platform pumps.But does ‘ya new pumps always bite ‘ya?Mine, almost always does.And almost always, the biting stops after 2 or 3 supermodel strut : )I normally go for fabric made to minimize the damage.I, once in a blue moon will go for soft leather just for the kick of it… or when my pocket permits

Susanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04444410386806131117noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3781027948345994047.post-10566349740011453212010-09-29T13:23:00.002+08:002010-09-29T13:29:03.234+08:00

Remember that fabulous colorful super plunging halter maxi that I adore?Color is in now, time to flaunt ‘em….Well, actually I’m into colors whether or not they are trending. The only reason why this halter maxi is not seeing more sunlight is because it’s not exactly easy to pull off that err… flattering torso.And it’s not everyday that I have a garden party to attend to.It’s a pity ‘cos I really

Susanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04444410386806131117noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3781027948345994047.post-54569828952747613282010-09-28T17:25:00.004+08:002010-09-28T17:40:44.127+08:00

I wonder why restaurants here always serve soup together with breads and not chips.Don’t get me wrong. I love ‘em warm and crusty toast.But I love ‘em chips equally too.Especially curry nachos pair with creamy pumpkin soup. They complement each other perfectly as I omit curry powder from my soup recipe.So that Samuel can take the non-spicy pumpkin soup too ‘ya see : )

Susanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04444410386806131117noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3781027948345994047.post-12863839225029376472010-09-25T08:19:00.002+08:002010-09-25T08:24:30.395+08:00

Ever have one of those crazy moments where you just gotta have the cake and eat it? Literally?I was craving for some nig ‘ol steam dim sum pau last Tuesday when I went out to the town. I thought of picking up one on my way back but couldn’t as I need to rush back to the office.Fast forward to 2 days later, I found myself in town again with Samuel. And I asked then, why not some good ‘ol pau to

Susanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04444410386806131117noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3781027948345994047.post-30877071527308207832010-09-22T13:41:00.002+08:002010-09-22T13:45:12.654+08:00

If you’ve had such unpleasant encounter that is.For me, it’s the flying insect in drinks; namely hawker center drinks. I normally brush ‘em aside or order new drinks as most of the time, the insect is not a product of unhygienic handling but rather flew in from bright lights.So I don’t make a big deal out of them.I mentioned about creepy crawlies in restaurant before. Not in the food but out in

Susanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04444410386806131117noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3781027948345994047.post-15319057528641282982010-09-21T23:01:00.002+08:002010-09-22T13:24:48.338+08:00

Rounding up my effort on re-building ‘em obsolete online albums, here’s the last batch of the holiday photos.Year 2005 Singapore trip with Hubby. Short and sweet.Singapore ZooWith my nephew then a baby : )Clarke QuayA young… er meI have deliberately missed some albums but yah, they will stay missed : )

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Just what I need : )A home-cook soup to get the weeks goingI’m surprise why it took me so long to try out this soup.It’s so simple and fast; I practically use only 15 minutes to cook it.Nutrition assured!

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Knowing that we’d be doing at least some light shopping in Australia, we booked an additional 5kg baggage on our return trip.But 5kg is just…We would have needed to more if we did not drop our initial plan to bring back some wine.So yup, almost all the additional baggage comes from me. I got everyone a small gift.For the 2 babies in KL, I knit them a top and a beanie with the yarn we brought back

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I wonder…Cos I couldn’t!

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The print is a bit dated, I won’t argue.Cos hey, it’s the 60’sBut then the mini is a bit too mini for that era.Perhaps, 80’s is more fittingPut on some dark leggings with sleek hair …I’ll say the look is no more than a few seasons back

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Couldn’t get that savory risotto out of my head, I tried my hand on it last week.I’m quite sure there was meat too although I don’t have recollection on taking any. One thing I’m very sure of though, there was Basil.So, I round up some ingredients that I could recall;Tomato, zucchini, eggplant, capsicum, mushroom, basil, meat, tomato paste, onion, cheese and butter I even got the short grain

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OK, the links on the side bar have not been working for many-many moons now. I think it’s high time I fix ‘em or delete ‘em for good.I’m choosing the former and am doing it speed dating style.My Masters Convocation half a decade ago. In the hall.Can ‘ya spot me? Me neither With Mommy Dearest Brothers Dearest Hubby DearestAll of usBest BudsThe rest…. lets save for another date shall we?; )

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We were half expecting to walk in to a house covered with dust web when we came back from our holiday in Australia. But instead, we were greeted by a sparkling clean house.We did not dwell too much into it since it was already last in the night then. We still did some sweeping and clearing before we hit the sack though.It was only later the day that we got to know my dear Sis came to clean the

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Had it been in any other color, I doubt if I would get it.But the thick red with subtle blacks really stood out among the dresses I was browsing. I also love the gigantic cowl neck. Although the sack dress is S in size, it’s still a size too big for me. Look at the side opening. I gotta layer it with a cami to cover my modesty.The dress can be styled at least 2 ways; Tie it tight on the waist.The

Susanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04444410386806131117noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3781027948345994047.post-15100836577416269272010-08-22T00:02:00.000+08:002010-08-22T00:02:00.648+08:00

I put so much tom yam paste, we might as well call it fried rice soak in tom yam paste :pI then put in a pinch of sugar and lots of tomato to neutralize it.Still, this is only for chilly lover.You’ve been warned!

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There’s this car accessories shop near our place that I frequent whenever my car needs fixing. I have always find this place overprice and takes their customers for a ride. But I still go back for convenient sake. Furthermore how often does my car needs attention right?But the last visit was the straw that broke the camel’s back.My car CD player went cuckoo a while back. The sound fades in and

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Nope. We rarely encounter movie goers’ phone goes-off in the middle of a screening anymore. Nor ‘em entering the cinema fashionably late.These are more annoying than listening to horrid ringtones.We had 15 mins to go before the show starts. And we queued up like gentlemen do to buy our food at the Cinema Snack Counter. It’s bad enough that I was famine. The line moved slowly but understandable

Susanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04444410386806131117noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3781027948345994047.post-4483710236966169792010-08-15T01:10:00.005+08:002010-08-15T01:15:36.822+08:00

Yup, we needed another more practical scarf for our baby too for our Australia trip. It’s winter there and it’s cold down south.I had initially thought of modifying his loose scarf into a thicker and warmth one but dropped the idea after seeing how much Samuel adores the new wool yarn I’ve got recently.It’s a made in Italy 100% Merino Wool yarn. The store that I frequent highly recommends it.

Susanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04444410386806131117noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3781027948345994047.post-90596928623419605672010-08-14T23:59:00.002+08:002010-08-15T00:42:37.226+08:00

Since Hubby does not use much this thin scarf of his; due to the warmth here and also because there’s no occasion to, I decided to re-knit it into a thicker scarf.More practical for cold weather : )I use double yarn for 8mm needles and knit the 1x1 Rib Stitch.White stripes are added at both end of the scarf.I made a mistake by knitting too many rows instead of two and forced to cut the color

Susanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04444410386806131117noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3781027948345994047.post-83487682786134883822010-08-05T13:47:00.005+08:002010-08-05T14:01:06.941+08:00

Remember this scarf?Not that I don’t like it. I don’t know what were the actual reasons but I vaguely remember that I told myself I don’t need another scarf when I decided to change it into a beanie.It’s a totally functional beanie; warm and fuzzy.The lace yarn is used as it is this time with no accompanying strengthener. Since it’s soft and fragile by nature, I used a smaller needle this time to

Susanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04444410386806131117noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3781027948345994047.post-77813826574669643462010-08-04T23:17:00.002+08:002010-08-05T11:29:20.140+08:00

On the way to Samuel’s school this morning, we were caught in a traffic jam caused by a commotion between a garbage truck and one of the parents (presumably).For some reasons, the road leading to the school seems to be more crowded with parked cars recently. Both the garbage trunk and the parents’ car did not want to tolerate when they went head-to-head on the narrow road causing traffic behind

Susanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04444410386806131117noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3781027948345994047.post-19134655348632851042010-07-31T11:52:00.002+08:002010-07-31T11:52:00.767+08:00

I’ve featured this slouchy blouse twice before. Both times styled differently.Here’s another way to wear it. With an elastic thick belt on the waist.And a matching color leggings.

Susanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04444410386806131117noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3781027948345994047.post-66644459274896253872010-07-30T23:23:00.000+08:002010-07-31T00:32:56.343+08:00

I thought I won’t be surprised by the show anymore having to watch every single episode for 5 seasons… some more than once.I’ve even found another show that I’ve tagged as my new favorite. But when I watched the final 2 episodes of House M.D season 6, I’m reminded why a fan to begin with.It’s no secret that I cried bucket load when I watched my favorite episode in Season 1, Three Stories.I cried

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I brought Hubby out for some Jazz last Friday. Ya, we do that sometimes. What fun is there if only Hubby gets to bring us out right?: )We went to the Jazz & Heritage Concert, part of the Georgetown Festival 2010 presented by the Northern Jazz Ensemble.The concert was held at the Grand Ballroom of the Penang Town Hall, a colonial building that has been gazetted as a Historic Monument in year 1993.

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We are heading into a bad time. This work thing and I, we need to make some amends. I’m just fuming over everything all the time now;I’m furious over failed toolsI’m furious over jobs not doneI’m furious over jobs cannot be doneI’m furious over badly done jobI’m furious over lack of concentration…...Ya. Sometimes I’m unreasonable that way!

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I was furious the other day when some bad table service ruined my tea. I was mentally questioning then, how hard is it to wait tables? If you don’t enjoy what you are doing but still do it as it’s your job, at least do it with professionalism. If the order is going to be late, have the courtesy to inform your customers rather than pretending not to see them when they call out for you. We are not

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If ‘ya think there’s too much white around the knee area, I'm with ‘ya.Why would I commit this faux pas then?Well, I’m dreaded to think of the 999 minutes long lecture that I’ll be giving hubby explaining why a 3.14159265358979323846264338327950288 (hah!) inch above the knee hem is an absolute chic.On normal days out, I’ll loose the leggings but since this is for the office, I make an

Susanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04444410386806131117noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3781027948345994047.post-89412230122081344512010-07-14T00:01:00.001+08:002010-07-14T00:01:00.631+08:00

It’s not a fan favorite topic to chat about but when you have to drive that long drive over the weekend, you’ll talk about anything.Furthermore, we were listening to the oldies, Rose Rose I Love You then. So we were a bit nostalgic.We just realize, Hubby’s short name may be common but very-very few, in fact none from our circle of peers came into mind then that have the same name as me.People

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This is one of the few times where my Asam Fish turns out fine. Great actually in this case.I attribute the success to Super fresh stingray from the wet marketLots of onionRipe tamarind from the wet marketSuper hot chili paste from the wet market I can get all these from the hyper mart or supermarket too but somehow the kampong flavor is not there.There would always be flaws if I attempt to cook

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Considering it takes 10 mins before the order is taken and throw in a reminder or two along the way,I'd say mine is about another 45 mins before I screech to have my order canceled!

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Fashion tricks are not called tricks for nothing. They work! As shallow as it makes me sound, I’m guilty for dressing to hide my flaws.A decade years old V neckline dress – check !Monochrome color – check! Although not in dark dueCropped jacket – check!I think the short jacket does a lot of the selling here. Looking taller already?

Susanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04444410386806131117noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3781027948345994047.post-81065892354924856102010-07-05T23:20:00.001+08:002010-07-06T15:25:17.607+08:00

Am going for the vivid color but I guess I still have a long way to go when it comes to photography.The motive on the plate spoils it.Am too lazy to re-take the shot on white plate too. So there, that’s my excuse for settling for less :pWe are calling this dish acar back in the kampong days, not salad. Although it does not look like pickles, I’m going to stick with the acar name.There are several

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Sometimes we just have to laugh it outThe silly, the nutty, the comedySometimes we just have to say out loudThe reasoning, the listening, to comprehendSometimes we just have to cry hearts outTo grieve, to accept, to move onSometimes, it’s hard …

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‘Ya know what fashionista all around the world said? If you have not been wearing that piece of item for more than a year, it’s time to throw it away.Hmmm...... sounds more like cleaning lady nagging to me : )I don’t. I don’t simply throw my wardrobe away to make space. Which is not particularly a good thing. I’ve pile up so much rags that I just simply couldn’t keep track of their where-about.I

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I feel bad….I went to the SEC warehouse sales recently. I was not eyeing anything in particular or drooling over that HD LCD TV(*cough *cough). I was just scouting around with my imaginary money, and less importantly, accompanied my little brother on his shopping for his new place.It was not long before one of the PR gals noticed that I was unoccupied. She approached me and asked me ever so

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The more I look at my hair after this cut, the more I hate it.Not even a pound of gel can save it. It doesn’t help that I clip up my hair most of the time. The way my hair was layered made it stick out left and right like a dancing twig. There wasn’t a morning that I did not look like a gal that has just escaped from a crack institution.I finally decided that some pennies are not meant to be

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Has it been that long already since I last sewn anything as evident by the this zipper pull?The zipper had been sitting idle for one year before I finally use it to sew a bag the other day.And dang! the puller only broke after I sew it on the bag.It would be quite a challenge to open up the stitches so I leave it as it is and use a key chain to replace the puller. It’s not a bad idea for normal

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It’s addictive. Once started, I cannot find myself stopping.But after the last project which got me to check my sanity, I’m gonna take a break until the year end before another festive season begins.I’ve completed these 2 scarves last month actually but kept them wrapped as not to spoil it. They’re gifts for my sis. Speaking of which, I still have another to go.Hmmm….. looks like I might not be

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Nay, it's not fungus but I spent the whole morning washing it out. This is as clean as I can get for now.

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I was cooking pasta and garlic bread for dinner yesterday, Rojak Buah hardly fit into the menu but my brother gave me these fabulous sour-mangoes the other day….They are a bit too soft to be made into pickle, so I round up a few more tropical fruits and cook up some rojak!The sauce is homemade or rather home-mixed too; Prawn paste, belacan, cili padi, sugar, salt, roasted peanuts and waterI did

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Ok, I look more like ready to slap someone on the wrist rather than cool.But neck down, I’m liking the look!

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I have this tendency of posting silly quips on this blog every now and then; sometimes out of no where with no prompting..…….Consider ‘ya all warned, yah?While we were driving along the highway the other day, we saw a beautiful flock of birds spreading their wings and glided into the sky.I was in awe by the beauty of nature.I thought Hubby was too as he wondered… If you could fly like a bird,

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Unlike the pink dress that only kept me busy for a week or so, this new project of mine drove me crazy.I lost count on how many times I opened and re-stitched the dress.To add to annoyance, the uneven yarn (ironically this is the reason why the yarn is so special in the first place) make it hard for the stitches to be opened up.I started my knitting project with a turtle neck top in mind. Then it

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By now I guess ‘ya all are feeling a bit nauseated by rotten tooth stories already.I really wanna end these with a bang and I’m really hopeful. But reality is just not quite!Just now more .....I went back to my dentist as advised after my gums have fully recovered last week. The ending is near, or so I thought.I did have my problematic molar fixed alright. My dentist said fillings are not meant

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Lemon GreenRuby RedBaby Blue How to pull these off? These are probably the last colors that come in mind when you’re putting up an ensemble.I never thought of it until yesterday morning when I was getting ready for the office. I had my boots, my top and my white knee length flare skirt picked out when I found a hole in my skirt.So, the blue was actually a substitute.But it worked out just fine.

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